The ability to recognize your loved ones’ personality within photos:
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The ability to be reminded of old memories nearly forgotten:
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The ability to share with your children or (one day) your children’s children visual stories and memories of their own history:
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2. Write 5 names of family members or close friends to the left and list 3 of your most favourite memories with each of them to the right of the box and name.
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3. Most people can relate to losing someone special in their life, whether it be a Grandparent or someone else. Write the name of one person you have lost:
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4. List 1 thing you remember about them + 1 memory you’ve shared with this person:
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5. Do you have a box of old photos? Yes or No
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6. When was the last time you looked at those old photos? A. Within the last month B. Within the last 6 months. C. Within the last year. D. I don’t remember. I’d have to dig it out of the attic & get the dust bunnies off
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7. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the MOST JOY, how much joy does it bring you when looking back at old photos of memories and people you haven’t thought about in quite awhile:
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8. List 2 things about you which you’d like your child to know/remember about you: (For example, that before you were a parent, you were an avid pottery maker or ballet dancer or that your favorite place is to visit a quiet corner of the world that for some reason brings you peace. A personality trait you aren’t sure they have seen, like your strong work ethic or kindness to others. Anything. There is no wrong answer.)
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9. Describe what an average day in your family’s life is like from start to finish:
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10. Using your response from question #9, what is the top favourite moment of your average day?
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11. Describe what happened on the last day you and your family had a ton of fun together:
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To complete the challenge, revisit questions 2, 4, 8, 10, & 11 and ask yourself how many of your re- sponses do you have photos for? Count them up and list the total number here: Memories and Details with Photos: _______________ No Photos: _______________
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11. Do you wish you had more photos of your real memories that capture your loved ones’ real self?
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12. Have you ever considered hiring a photographer to photograph your real, most valued memories in lieu of traditional family portraits?
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13. Would you like to learn more about having a family memory-documenting photo session? If so, please provide your name and email address and/or phone number:
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